Former First Lady Melania Trump Announces Passing of Mother Amalija Knavs

Amalija Knavs, the mother of former first lady , has died, Melania Trump said on social media Tuesday night. Knavs, who was born in Slovenia in 1945, was 78. Amalija Knavs and her husband Viktor had Melania in 1970. The first lady's , while their son in law was president. "It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of my beloved mother, Amalija.

Amalija Knavs was a strong woman who always carried herself with grace, warmth, and dignity," Melania Trump posted on X, formerly . "She was entirely devoted to her husband, daughters, grandson, and son in law. We will miss her beyond measure and continue to honor and love her legacy." Melania Trump did not announce a cause of death in the social media post.

reached out via email and website to representatives of the former president and first lady for comment. Former President confirmed that his wife's absence from holiday celebrations was because she was staying with her sick mother. Knavs' illness required her to be hospitalized, the former president said during a New Year's Eve speech at his Mar a Lago, Florida residence, describing the situation as "a very tough one." Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground.

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